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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Edward Burke
1953
Edward T. Burke served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Edward Burke died after he fell down a staircase as he was escorting a prisoner. Patrolman Burke was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII. He had served with the St. Louis Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to the Carr Street Station.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Patrolman
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August 2, 2026
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